reelings 
This Catalog of Roses offered to you for the Season 1949-50 
contains the very best assortment of varieties, old and new, that 
we know personally, and sincerely believe to be reliable and 
consistant. 
We have never “gilded the lily’’ in our descriptions, but share 
with you the observations we have made of plants growing in 
our Test Gardens, in the nursery fields and in the gardens of our 
customers. 
We have made a study of growth requirements throughout North- 
ern California, and will gladly help you with selections for your 
locality. Our test-garden is being maintained and watched care- 
fully, so that you may join with us in observing the behavior of all 
varieties in this area, especially the new introductions. Do drop 
in occasionally during the flowering season. There will always be 
something interesting to see. 
The ideal planting time is, of course, when the rose is as nearly 
dormant as possible, and that is during December, January, Febru- 
ary and the early part of March. However, we will have roses grow- 
ing and flowering in containers, which can be successfully planted 
in the garden during the spring and summer months. These will 
be priced slightly higher to cover the cost of canning. 
VISIT OUR OAKLAND MUNICIPAL ROSE GARDEN 
We, who are fortunate in living in the East Bay area are within 
easy access to Oakland’s splendid Municipal Rose Garden, and 
have a decided advantage when making selections of rose varieties 
that will do well in our locality. 
Visit Oakland's nationally famous Rose Garden often. It will 
be worth your while. There you will find rose varieties, both old 
and new, planted in mass effect and properly grown. 
Why not join the American Rose Society? We will be glad to 
send in your application. 
ao pea 
